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2008 Acura TL V6-3.2L
Procedures
2008 Acura TL V6-3.2LSECTION Procedures
Parking Brake Shoe Lining Break-in
WARNING:
Do this operation in a safe area.
NOTE:
^ Do the brake lining surface break-in when replacing shoes with new brake linings and/or the rear brake disc/drum.
^ Check the number of parking brake lever clicks. Adjust the parking brake before lining surface brake in.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Keep the parking brake lever release button pushed in with a piece of tape (A).
4. Drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h).
5. Pull the parking brake lever up with 98 N.m (10 kgf, 22 lbf) of force while you are driving the vehicle for 5 seconds.
6. Pull the parking brake lever up with 147 N.m (15 kgf, 33 lbf) of force while you are driving the vehicle for 10 seconds.
7. Release the parking brake lever, and stop the vehicle for 5 - 10 minutes to allow the rear brake disc/drum to cool.
8. Check the parking brake lever adjustment.
WARNING:
Do this operation in a safe area.
NOTE:
^ Do the brake lining surface break-in when replacing shoes with new brake linings and/or the rear brake disc/drum.
^ Check the number of parking brake lever clicks. Adjust the parking brake before lining surface brake in.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Keep the parking brake lever release button pushed in with a piece of tape (A).
4. Drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h).
5. Pull the parking brake lever up with 98 N.m (10 kgf, 22 lbf) of force while you are driving the vehicle for 5 seconds.
6. Pull the parking brake lever up with 147 N.m (15 kgf, 33 lbf) of force while you are driving the vehicle for 10 seconds.
7. Release the parking brake lever, and stop the vehicle for 5 - 10 minutes to allow the rear brake disc/drum to cool.
8. Check the parking brake lever adjustment.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.